Tomb Raiding

With the huge announcement of the 20 years of Tomb Raider celebration taking place at PLAY Expo Manchester, UK this October 8-9th We’ve put together a comic con survival guide! Feel free to use it for information if you are a first time con-goer or as a check list for seasoned veterans.

Do your research before the day: Show guide, floor plans, signing / photoshoot schedules and cosplay prop weapon restrictions

It always pays to be prepared, be sure to thoroughly research the event before attending so that your day flows as smoothly as possible. Having a show guide to hand can be extremely useful! If you are attending signings and photo shoots, have a copy of the schedule nearby so that you know where you need to be and at what time.

If you are cosplaying, one of the most important things to do is to check the terms and conditions for props, it would be terrible to have your props confiscated because they did not follow the guidelines! Be prepared and research thoroughly.

Where possible, purchase early bird/entry or weekend tickets

If you are planning to attend both days of the event, it is always more financially beneficial to purchase a weekend tickets, as single day tickets are usually a little more expensive. Purchase your tickets as soon as possible as weekend tickets are usually the first to sell out. If you are attending for a single day, it is always best to purchase an early bird/entry ticket rather than a general entry ticket. This is to ensure you get into the event and through the queuing system as swiftly as possible, so you can start enjoying your day!

Prepare yourself, there can be big crowds

Each year PLAY Expo gets bigger and bigger, attracting more people every year! So do your research before the day: Show guide, floor plans, signing and photo shoot schedules.

Keep hydrated, drink lots of water

Naturally, with all of these people in one giant hall, the temperatures are bound to rise, keep well hydrated by drinking lots of water. You can either take your own or there will be stalls inside selling drinks.

Technology – Take a fully charged camera, an empty memory card and a portable phone charger

Comic cons are an amazing place to take lots of photos, the cosplayers look wonderful and put so much effort into their costumes, but remember to always ask permission before taking a photo of cosplayers. These days’ cell phone batteries deplete very fast, so a portable charger for your phone is always a good idea, you want to make sure you always have battery power.

The most important tip – Enjoy yourself

It’s not every day that we have these special events to bring us all together, make sure you enjoy PLAY Expo for everything that it is, take lots of photos, catch as many panels as you can, go shopping, just make sure to have fun.
The 20 Year celebration of Tomb Raider event was organised by PLAY Expo in partnership with Tomb of Ash. Meet other Tomb Raider fans as well as cast and crew who worked on the Tomb Raider games! Tickets are on sale now at PLAY Expo’s official website. The event takes place at Event City Manchester, United Kingdom on Saturday October 8th and Sunday October 9th 2016.

From the press release:

In tribute to gaming’s first lady of adventure, the party starts with what is set to be the largest Tomb Raider panel ever assembled! Hosted by Sky Sports™ eSports commentator Matt Andrews, and with a host of famous names throughout the history of the franchise, fans will be able to engage in a Q&A with the panel as well as hear untold stories from the development of the series. With more names yet to announce, confirmed guests so far include:

James Kenny: Concept / Environmental Artist for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

With so many cast and development members’ together at last, no reunion on this scale would be complete without the opportunity to capture the moment, and a Tomb Raider themed photo shoot will be the perfect place stand shoulder-to-shoulder with gaming’s greatest heroes!

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